Spain & Portugal

Spain & Portugal

Experience the best of Spain & Portugal on the cultural immersion experience of a lifetime. Dance the flamenco in Madrid. Witness the architectural masterpieces of Antoni Gaudí in Barcelona. Walk the quaint cobblestone streets of Lisbon. You can even take an excursion to Morocco, and experience an amalgamation of cultures unlike anywhere else.

Experience the best of Spain & Portugal on the cultural immersion experience of a lifetime. Dance the flamenco in Madrid. Witness the architectural masterpieces of Antoni Gaudí in Barcelona. Walk the quaint cobblestone streets of Lisbon. You can even take an excursion to Morocco, and experience an amalgamation of cultures unlike anywhere else.

Discover the city known for white sandy beaches, bustling boulevards lined with tapas bars, twisting modern architecture, dramatic cathedrals with spindly steeples and, of course, an overwhelming passion for futbol.

Experience some of the most artistically and culturally rich destinations in Europe. See Gaudí’s masterpieces and eat paella in Barcelona. Travel through Provence to the Côte d'Azur, and explore Nice, Monaco, & Èze. Then visit Pisa, Florence and Rome, where you will experience the art, culture and history of Italy.

Walk down Barcelona’s pedestrian street, Las Ramblas, visit the 2,800 room Royal Palace in Madrid and then travel south across the countryside on Spain’s fastest train to Seville and tour this picturesque town with its cobbled streets and whitewashed houses.

Explore bustling Madrid where medieval and modern blend seamlessly, bask on the sparkling Mediterranean Costa del Sol with its white-sand beaches and charming resort towns and join locals in performing their traditional Flamenco dance.

Cinque Terre is comprised of a string of picturesque seaside villages and is home to the best pesto the Italian Riviera has to offer. Then, say goodbye to the old country with a glimpse of the glamorous life on the perfect beaches of the Côte d'Azur (or French Riviera). Barcelona’s graceful Gothic churches, wrought-iron balconies and wide, grand avenues filled with outdoor cafés round out the experience and will leave you feeling like a local.

Climb up Königstuhl, or “King’s Seat” Hill, to explore the crumbling medieval Heidelberg Castle, tour the Notre Dame Cathedral de Reims where French kings were once crowned, and visit the vast Royal Palace of Madrid with its 2,800 rooms.

See the best of Madrid and Barcelona. Witness the masterpieces of Picasso and Dalí at the Prado. Watch the street performers along Las Ramblas. Savor small plates of croquetas and patatas bravas at a local bar de tapas. Then dig deeper into Spanish culture with extra-immersive activities, like creating your own mosaic inspired by the colorful designs of Gaudi.

Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city; the trademark seven hills pepper one of Europe's most soulful, captivating and picturesque capitals, built on a series of hills with scenic vistas from every angle. Porto will hold you captive with its sky-high miradouros (lookouts) offering extraordinary views of soaring bell towers, extravagant baroque churches and stately beaux-arts buildings.

Begin your tour in the city of Lisbon, head to the Alfama quarter to explore its maze of narrow streets and travel to Évora to tour ruins from the golden age of Portugal, then cross over to Spain to experience the bustling city life in Madrid.

Refuel after your tour of the Royal sights with a traditional fish ‘n’ chips meal in a London pub, shoot over to Paris on the high-speed Eurostar, ride the 1900’s merry-go-round in the walled city of Avignon, and cross the border to vibrant Madrid.

Hear the clang of Big Ben from its perch on the River Thames, walk to the peal of laughter spilling from lively cafés in Paris’s Latin Quarter, and sit at a local tapas bar in Barcelona among the songs and dance of street performers.

Wander through London’s trendy Soho and stop for a fish ‘n’ chips dinner, get an off-shore view of the “City of Lights” from a cruise on the River Seine, and fly to Madrid to sample tapas and watch the intricate footwork of the Flamenco dancers.

Wrap yourself in elegance and energy in Spain's unbeatable capital city. Get your bearings as you explore the sights, then roll up your sleeves and become a part of the action. Learn the art of creating tapas, the incredible snacks that keep madrileños lining up in restaurants till 4am. Stomp and clap through the whirling flamenco, castanets at the ready. Head out of town to see the surrounding highlights before diving back in for more.

Stroll through the famous Plaza de España at the center of Spain’s bustling capital city, head south to Andalusia to explore twisted avenues and whitewashed houses in Seville, visit a sprawling Moorish castle in Alhambra, and bask on a beach in Costa del Sol.

Discover Spain’s rich history and culture with a visit to the capital city to see the vast Royal Palace and experience a traditional Flamenco evening, and explore Barcelona to mingle with the locals on Las Ramblas and dine on traditional Spanish tapas.

Explore Madrid’s bustling Puerta del Sol, which saw its share of witch burnings and bull fights, and practice your Spanish at a local tapas bar. Stroll Paris’s glamorous Champs-Élysées and try out your French ordering a crêpe au chocolat at a corner vendor.

Wander through Madrid’s bustling streets and historic squares, visit a Moorish castle at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains in Granada, climb the Giralda Tower for a panoramic view of Seville, and watch Flamenco dancers twirl in their vibrant dress.

Make a wish and throw a coin into one of Madrid’s many spectacular fountains, travel across Spanish countryside to explore Seville’s cobbled streets, bask on a beach on the Costa del Sol and climb the Rock of Gibraltar to see Europe’s only wild monkeys.

See the impressive medieval, cultural and modern sights of Spain’s capital city, visit the enormous El Escorial palace, the historic residence of the king, and relax on the pristine beaches of the Costa del Sol.

Take a trip to the Baroque-style, 2,800 room Royal Palace in Madrid, visit Montijuïc Hill in Barcelona, site of the 1992 Olympics and an ancient fortress, and get a glimpse into the life of ancient Romans with a visit to the Forum Romanum.

Explore expansive squares in Madrid, escape to the Spanish Mediterranean island of Mallorca to relax on white-sand beaches and visit sprawling cathedrals, then head back to mainland Spain to dine on tapas on Barcelona’s famed Las Ramblas street.

Wander historic neighborhoods and bustling city squares in Spain’s colorful capital, fly to Paris to climb the iconic Eiffel Tower for a panoramic view of the city, and hop on an overnight train to tour the ancient monuments of Imperial Rome.

Dance the Flamenco and sample Spanish cuisine with the locals in Spain’s vibrant capital of Madrid, travel north to Burgos and see the impressive gothic cathedral, explore pristine beaches in San Sebastián, and dine on local tapas in coastal Barcelona.

Get a truly authentic feel for the unique sights, sounds and tastes of Basque country. Of course, you’ll explore Barcelona, but you’ll also hit some lesser-known jewels in the Castilian crown such as Pamplona, Cantabria and Bilbao. Extend your tour to follow the Santiago de Compostela through the Medieval architecture of Burgos and Leon.

Visit two incredibly different cities with one very important common interest: art. See Paris, the mecca of artists for centuries and the present home of masterpieces by Van Gogh, Renoir, Cézanne, and more. Take in the culture of the “City of Light” with visits to the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and even a Seine River Cruise. Then travel to Barcelona and discover a different side of art history, visiting the surreal architectural works of Antoni Gaudi that made the city famous for Catalan Modernism. Then step into colorful Barcelona streets filled with overflowing flower carts and local food stalls, and feel like a local in no time.

Explore Paris’s celebratory Arc de Triomphe and glittering Eiffel Tower, head south to Provence to stroll along narrow streets lined with terra cotta-roofed houses, and travel the Mediterranean coast to relax on one of Barcelona’s seven pristine beaches.

Paris and Barcelona are two of the most visited cities in Europe. They may seem far apart, but traveling between these cultural highlights is easy with Explorica. Gaze up at the ominous gargoyles on the Notre Dame Cathedral, bask on the famous beaches of San Sebastián, and join the throngs of locals, tourists, and street performers on Las Ramblas, the colorful mile-long pedestrian street in Barcelona.

Explore both the bustling, ultra chic streets of Paris and the pristine beaches and sparkling waters of the Mediterranean Côte d’Azur, and experience Barcelona’s famed Las Ramblas with its dynamic street performers and lavish flower stalls.

Explore the historic neighborhoods of Madrid, experience a Moorish castle in Granada, see the wild monkeys on the Rock of Gibraltar and then hop on a ferry to experience the colorful souks and maze-like medinas of Morocco.

Marvel at the masterpieces housed in the Museo del Prado, twirl along with the professionals as they demonstrate their elaborate Flamenco dances, and hop on a train to Paris to wander around the immense and extraordinary collection at the Louvre.

Stroll Madrid’s ancient squares and bustling streets, visit the medieval city of Salamanca and experience its hip university culture, explore Porto Cathedral, the most important Romanesque monument in Portugal and tour Lisbon, Europe’s smallest capital.

Stroll through Madrid’s bustling city square, visit Spain’s most popular vacation spot, set sail for imperial Rome, boat to the stunning island of Capri, and get a taste of Ancient Greece with a stop at the archaeological site at Mycenae.

Witness the modern architecture of Barcelona, Europe’s largest aquarium in Valencia, the Alhambra in Granada, the Mezquita of Córdoba and more on this fast-paced tour sweeping across the most exciting destinations in Spain. Embrace the music, traditions and culture of this vibrant country rich with breathtaking art and historical relics, while you hop from city to city soaking in the flavor of Spain.

Study, practice, and perfect your Spanish by joining a Spanish school in medieval Salamanca. Immerse yourself in the culture and language as you explore the vibrant capital city of Madrid with its rich history and impressive architecture.

Explore Paris’ iconic monuments and artistic masterpieces housed in the Musée d’Orsay and the Louvre, stop by the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, and discover Madrid’s historic city square and the world’s finest collection of Spanish art in the Museo del Prado.

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